T2.2.1 Handling different materials with proficiency Quiz: KS3 Art & Design, Unit 2

The 20 questions

1. Which tool should be used to cut card safely in a classroom?

   • Scissors held in one hand while the card is pinned flat under the other hand
   • A craft knife used on a cutting mat, cutting away from the body with control
   • A metal ruler used as a guide while the blade is pulled toward the body
   • A craft knife held against the palm, with the blade cutting toward the hand

2. Why is clay wedged before it is used?

   • To make the clay dry faster so that it can be fired in the kiln sooner
   • To remove air bubbles and make the clay an even consistency throughout
   • To add colour to the clay so that it does not need to be glazed after firing
   • To soften the clay so that it can be pressed into a mould straight away

3. What is a bisque firing?

   • A first firing that hardens unglazed clay so that glaze can be applied to it
   • A firing done without a kiln by leaving the clay out in the sun to bake
   • A firing that turns clay into glass without any glaze being applied to it
   • A second firing that is used to finish the glaze on a pot that has been fired

4. What should be done when sanding a piece of wood?

   • Sand across the grain of the wood so that the surface becomes rougher to touch
   • Sand only the edges of the wood and leave the middle of the surface untouched
   • Sand the wood while it is soaking wet so that the dust does not spread around
   • Sand with the grain of the wood so the surface becomes smooth without scratches

5. Why should a pupil keep hair tied back and wear eye protection when using power tools?

   • To stop the tools from becoming too hot to hold comfortably in the hand
   • To keep the room quiet so that other pupils can concentrate on their own work
   • To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and flying material from the work
   • To make sure the tools work faster and produce a smoother finish on the wood

6. What does COSHH guidance cover in an art room?

   • The timetable for when each art lesson will take place in the week
   • The rules for how many pupils can sit together at one table in the room
   • The safe use and storage of substances that are hazardous to health
   • The national prices for paint and clay sold in shops across the country

7. Why is good ventilation important when using some art materials?

   • To stop dust from settling on the finished work displayed on the wall
   • To reduce the build-up of fumes from solvents and some strong adhesives
   • To make the paint dry more quickly so that the work can be moved sooner
   • To keep the room warm so that the clay stays soft during modelling work

8. Which action is needed when soldering a metal piece?

   • Using water to cool the solder while it is still molten and very hot
   • Holding the metal in the bare hand while the iron is applied to the joint
   • Working without any protection because the metal does not get hot enough
   • Working with heat-resistant equipment and protecting the eyes from sparks

9. What is the purpose of a cutting mat?

   • To help paint dry faster by absorbing extra water from the brush after use
   • To make paper slide more easily when it is being drawn on with a pencil
   • To hold clay in place while it is being shaped on a potter's wheel
   • To protect the table and give a safe, stable surface for cutting work

10. Which technique helps to join two pieces of leather-hard clay?

    • Painting both pieces with water and leaving them to dry in the sun outside
    • Scoring both surfaces, applying slip, and then pressing the pieces together
    • Pressing the pieces together while they are still fully wet and very soft
    • Heating the pieces in a microwave until they fuse together into one piece

11. What is a safe way to store sharp tools in the art room?

    • Placed in the pocket of an apron so that they are always close to hand
    • Dropped into a drawer with other materials and left without any covering
    • Left on the table near the edge so that they can be picked up quickly again
    • In a closed box or tray with the blade protected and returned after each use

12. Which safety practice should be followed with a hot kiln?

    • Allowing it to cool fully before opening it or unloading the finished work
    • Touching the kiln shelves with a bare hand to test how hot they have become
    • Placing wet materials directly onto the hot kiln shelves so that they dry
    • Opening it straight away so that the work cools more quickly on the shelf

13. What is the main safety rule when using a glue gun?

    • Hold the hot glue in the hand while it sets to speed up the process on the desk
    • Turn the gun on and leave it unattended while the glue melts in the nozzle
    • Keep fingers clear of the nozzle and the hot glue as it drips from the tip
    • Use the glue gun to heat food and drink for a snack during the lesson time

14. Which art material should a pupil never place in the mouth?

    • Any pencil, pen, marker or paint, because art materials can be harmful if swallowed
    • A wax crayon, because it contains only wax and is always safe to chew at school
    • A soft charcoal stick, because it is made only from natural wood with no additives
    • A standard pencil, because graphite is safe to chew on in a classroom setting

15. What is the correct way to clean a brush after using oil paint?

    • Dip the brush in turpentine and leave it in the jar until the next lesson
    • Place the brush in a sink of cold water and leave it there overnight to soak
    • Rinse the brush under hot water and leave it to dry upright on the bristles
    • Wipe off excess paint, clean with the recommended solvent, then wash with soap

16. Why should a pupil check the label of an art material before using it?

    • To learn the name of the manufacturer for a future lesson in the art room
    • To find out the price of the material so that it can be recorded in the budget
    • To see if the material is the same colour as the one shown in the picture
    • To identify any hazard warnings and the correct handling instructions for use

17. Which action helps to keep a workspace safe in the art room?

    • Keeping floors clear of tools, materials and any spilt liquids on the ground
    • Placing water pots on the very edge of the desk so that they can be reached
    • Leaving tools scattered across the floor so that they are easy to find again
    • Stacking heavy boxes on high shelves without any fixings to the wall behind

18. Which action helps to keep fingers safe when using a craft knife?

    • Cutting away from the body with the hand behind the blade on a stable surface
    • Cutting quickly without looking at the blade while the card is held in the palm
    • Cutting toward the body with the free hand held close to the blade's path
    • Cutting with the card held loosely in the other hand so that it can be moved

19. Why should clay be kept covered when it is not being used?

    • So that the clay can be painted with glaze while it is still soft and wet
    • So that the clay becomes hard enough to fire straight away in the kiln room
    • So that the clay loses weight and becomes easier to carry round the studio
    • So that it stays moist and workable and does not dry out or crack too early

20. What is a safe way to handle a hot object after it has come out of a kiln or oven?

    • Pick it up straight away with a bare hand to check how hot it is before it cools
    • Place it directly on a wooden table so that it cools down more quickly in the room
    • Use heat-resistant gloves or tongs and allow it to cool before handling it
    • Dip it in a sink of cold water straight away so that it is cool enough to handle

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